Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Lowell: City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Lowell is a city located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 106,519 and a population density of 2,831 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 110,904 inhabitants.
The city was created 370 years ago in 1652.
Quick Facts about Lowell
| Population : | 110,904 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Twitter username : | CityofLowellMA |
| Phone Area Codes : | 978 |
| Area : | 37.63 km2 |
| Named for : | Francis Cabot Lowell |
| Altitude : | 102 feet / 31 meters |
| Capital city : | Lowell is capital of Middlesex County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1653 (370 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:55:09 (2nd February 2023) |
| Postal code : | 01850 |
| Density : | 2,947 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.95% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lowell is located at 42°38'0"N 71°18'58"W (42.6334200, -71.3161700).
Lowell map
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Official website of Lowell
Demographics
The population of Lowell increased by 3.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 106,519 | - | census |
| 2011 | 107,774 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 108,803 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 109,757 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 110,537 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 111,142 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 111,226 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 111,738 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 111,362 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 110,997 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 110,904 | -0.08% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Lowell
1 Lowell National Historical Park
246 Market St, Lowell, MA 01852, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Shedd Park
453 Rogers St, Lowell, MA 01852, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Lowell Heritage State Park
160 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell, MA 01854, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Boott Cotton Mills Museum
115 John St, Lowell, MA 01852, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Regatta Festival Field
381 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell, MA 01854, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Lowell
1 99 Restaurants
850 Chelmsford St, Lowell, MA 01851, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Outback Steakhouse
28 Reiss Ave, Lowell, MA 01851, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Chili's Grill & Bar
26 Reiss Ave, Lowell, MA 01851, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Bowlero Lowell
647 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell, MA 01854, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Paradise Biryani Pointe
1689 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01851, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Lowell
1 Sonesta Select Boston Lowell
30 Industrial Ave E, Lowell, MA 01852, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Lowell
1 Lowell City Hall
375 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA 01852 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Lowell (198)
People born in Lowell, including film, television and stage actress Bette Davis, politician Charles Herbert Allen, writer Jack Kerouac, .
List
- Johnny Thomson (American racing driver) he was born in 09/04/1922
- James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American painter (1834-1903)) he was born in 10/07/1834
- Olympia Dukakis (American actress) she was born in 20/06/1931
- Charles Sweeney (United States general) he was born in 27/12/1919
- Nancy Kelly (actress) she was born in 25/03/1921
- Paul Tsongas (American politician (1941-1997)) he was born in 14/02/1941
- Michael Chiklis (actor) he was born in 30/08/1963
- Scott Grimes (actor, voice actor, singer-songwriter) he was born in 09/07/1971
- Vince Vouyer (American movie actor) he was born in 01/06/1966
- Marty Meehan (United States Representative from the 5th district of Massachusetts) he was born in 30/12/1956
- Helen Sawyer Hogg (astronomer) she was born in 01/08/1905
- Andrew K. Hay (American politician (1809-1881)) he was born in 19/01/1809
- Richard M. Linnehan (American astronaut) he was born in 19/09/1957
- Frederick Aiken (American lawyer, journalist, and soldier) he was born in 20/09/1832
- George Whitefield Chadwick (American composer) he was born in 13/11/1854
- Alex Oriakhi (American basketball player) he was born in 21/06/1990
- Micky Ward (American-Irish boxer) he was born in 04/10/1965
- Boney James (American recording artist; saxophonist, songwriter, and record producer) he was born in 01/09/1961
Schools in Lowell
College & universities near Lowell, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166498 | Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute | Lowell (MA) | 01852-1909 |
| 166513 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lowell (MA) | 01854-5104 |
| 382416 | Greater Lowell Technical School | Tyngsboro (MA) | 01879 |
| 410964 | EINE Inc | Tewksbury (MA) | 01876 |
| 369002 | Massachusetts School of Law | Andover (MA) | 01810 |
Stations (27)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lowell, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| HHL | Haverhill station | Washington Street at Railroad Square | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Lowell
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Lowell Post Office | Lowell (MA) | 01852 |
| Lowell Post Office | Lowell (MA) | 01854 |
| Highland Post Office | Lowell (MA) | 01851 |
| Chelmsford Post Office | Chelmsford (MA) | 01824 |
| Dracu Post Office | Dracut (MA) | 01826 |
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Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 119,192 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| City of Lowell | 109,945 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| City of Cambridge | 107,289 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Newton | 87,803 | City in Massachusetts, United States |
| Somerville | 80,935 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| City of Somerville | 75,754 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Framingham | 73,892 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Framingham Center | 65,413 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Waltham | 62,069 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Medford | 60,847 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Malden | 59,922 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Everett | 46,107 | City in Massachusetts |
| Arlington | 45,169 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Billerica | 43,021 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Woburn | 40,135 | City in Massachusetts |
| Marlborough | 39,290 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Lowell distances to largest Massachusetts cities
